It's spooky season! Gather in community to celebrate the Fall season, from hikes to yoga flows, spiritual workshops to retreats, there's so much to do in the wellness scene. Here's our picks for San Diego October events:
All Month Long
In the month of October, kids can get free entry to over 50+ museums, parks + more, plus get discounts at restaurants, hotels and other locations.
Various Locations
Experience nature unplugged and raise funds to support organizations and communities in need simply by hiking! Just track your miles via your fitness tracking app + you can also earn Fjallraven store credit, too. San Diego County Parks is also holding free group guided hikes in partnership with the Hike-a-Thon throughout October.
Various Locations
Wednesday, October 2
New Moon
Check out our Events page to find a new moon celebration nearest you.
Friday, October 4
Join Drew Brees and other celebrity participants at Bobby Riggs to play in a friendly natured Pickleball Tournament with proceeds benefiting Feeding San Diego.
Bobby Riggs Racket + Paddle, Encinitas
Saturday, October 5
Get ready for a spooktacular day of giving back with some added Halloween fun, including yoga, a beach cleanup, and some thrilling activities like Tug O War, bonfires, s'mores, and a costume contest with amazing giveaways! Clean up, suit up, and have an unforgettable time.
Purpose First Beach Cleanup, PB
Gather for a day of live music, yoga, local art & wellness, featuring vinyasa yoga flow, kirtan, sound healing. All high vibe and alcohol free.
Ragtribe, Ocean Beach
Sunday, October 6
Gather for a silent disco hike into nature followed by a destination guided yoga class and wrapping up the event dancing to some funky jungle beats. Led by experienced guides, this event is perfect for both beginners or seasoned yogis and hikers looking to deepen their practice in nature. meet some incredible humans and enjoy the beauty of San Diego's great outdoors!
Land and Sea Adventures, Location TBA
Learn how to harness planetary timings to enhance your workings, explore various types of candles, using oils and herbs to help amplify the magick.
The Prism + Pendulum, Escondido
Bring the whole family for a fun-filled day of free carnival games, activities, health + wellness resources, vendors + more!
Love Strong Wellness, Rancho Bernardo Community Park
Join in community for a beach cleanup at Moonlight Beach with local surf legend, Jake Marshall!
Afterwards, head to Herb & Sea in downtown Encinitas where you'll mingle with renowned San Diegan, Chef Brian Malarkey, and one of Baja's culinary icons, Javier Plascencia. Brunch feast comes with seafood stations and brunch style cocktails on the restaurant's Moonlight Deck!
Moonlight Beach, Encinitas
Come together and ride for the cause! Enjoy a scenic coastal bike ride, bike decorating contest, prizes + swag, food + more! All proceeds and donations will benefit Be Well Therapy, supporting breast cancer survivors.
Be Well Therapy, Oceanside Moose Lodge
Monday, October 7
Mix and mingle with fellow wellness practitioners, lightworkers and entrepreneurs. Grow your referral list and make valuable connections for partnership and collaboration!
Locally Well San Diego x California Institute for Human Sciences, Encinitas
Saturday, October 12
This resource fair features a curated mental health art exhibition, interactive booths, guest speakers, workshops, therapist introductions, merchandise, a free vaccine clinic, music, giveaways, refreshments, and a Create and Exhibit Studio where guests can make their own art! Entry is FREE and open to the public – must RSVP by October 10.
Expressive Arts @ 32nd & Thorn, San Diego
Sunday, October 13
Experience an afternoon of spiritual community and connection with limpias, reiki, chakra healing, sound healing, herbalists, vendors and so much more.
Lone Labs x Mujeres Brew House, Barrio Logan
Enjoy small bites from top chefs focused on reducing food waste, sip on tasty mocktails, and learn about sustainable food practices through fun, interactive activities. Kids can join in with crafts and games that teach about sustainability. VIP guests get early entry, access to the VIP Lounge, and exclusive surprises.
Kitchens for Good, Liberty Station
Get ready for an exhilarating adventure at a nature-themed, family-friendly Fall Festival! This is your chance to discover nature’s creepy crawlies aren't as spooky as they seem. Get creative and join the costume contest with fun themes like Most Creative and Most Environmentally Friendly. Have fun creating and engaging with live animal encounters featuring bats, reptiles, and raptors.
San Dieguito County Park, Del Mar
Gather your little ghouls and goblins for an unforgettable Halloween adventure filled with magical trick-or-treating, monstrous dance parties, eerie inflatables, adorable Halloween crafts and much more!
The Salvation Army Kroc Center Corner Zone, San Diego
Monday, October 14
Humans have called the San Diego region home for millennia, albeit by many different names. Stop by the Miramar campus and honor and celebrate the First Nations and Indigenous People who have and still do inhabit this land. Come enjoy a live performance by the Soaring Eagles of Southern California!
San Diego Miramar College
Thursday, October 17
Full Moon
Many studios and centers are hosting special Full Moon events - check out our Events calendar to see what’s on.
Come together to honor our loved ones who have passed, and to connect deeply with the sacred energies of this special time. This event will blend ancient healing practices with a beautiful celebration of life, memory, and transformation.
Valkyrie Yoga, OB
Friday, October 18-Sunday, October 20
Fright for Future is a haunted event of “true terrors” bringing scary issues such as climate change, pollution, and animal rights to light this Halloween! There will be several haunted attractions within the maze that are both scary and educational. Recommended for ages 10 and up.
Centro Cultural de la Raza, Balboa Park
Saturday, October 19
Enjoy FREE fitness classes, connect with local vendors, and soak in the vibrant community spirit.
Spirit Yoga + Barre, PB
Come together to move, laugh, and play in honor of World Mental Health Day! Experience a playful “Improv” vinyasa yoga flow, laughter yoga session, and unwind with assisted stretching/mini bodywork sessions. Free to attend so RSVP asap!
Soulfish Events x The Yard Normal Heights, San Diego
Experience free yoga classes led by The Soul of Yoga, youth and family crafts, plus local vendors, live music, tacos and so much more!
The Seaside Center for Spiritual Living, Encinitas
This free, donation-based event invites everyone to come together to raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. Enjoy a beautiful outdoor setting and get moving with a special workout led by Pvolve San Diego!
Harbor Island Park, San Diego
Sunday, October 20
Dress up in your Costume, bring along your pup and/or kids, and Paddle with SUP Pups and Sunchasers SUP. Plus, meet adoptable Frosted Faces pups!
SUP Pups, Liberty Station
Join the Hip Hop 5K and make strides toward a healthier community in South East San Diego.
San Diego Education Cultural Complex, San Diego
This family-friendly event offers a full day of engaging activities, hands-on workshops, live music, and delicious feasting to honor the Jewish holiday of Sukkot. Rooted in ancient traditions, Sukkot celebrates the harvest and emphasizes the importance of hospitality and welcoming others. Open to everyone!
Coastal Roots Farm, Encinitas
Wednesday, October 30
An evening of ancestral messages, divine channeling, and communication with the intangible world as the veil thins. Tarot + oracle readings, mediumship, spirit readings, aura photography, blue lotus cacao and more!
Sojourn Healing Collective, Golden Hill
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